Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Fire Protection Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in commercial construction, data center development, healthcare facilities, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from entry-level designer to senior project engineer. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring centers, anchored by large employers such as Jacobs Engineering, Skanska USA, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia include fire suppression system design, life safety code compliance, and performance-based fire engineering for high-value commercial and institutional projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Purpose:
The Senior Operations Business Analyst – Capital Fire Protection is responsible for driving operational performance, financial analysis, vendor accountability, and strategic initiatives across The Home Depot's Fire Pump and Sprinkler systems capital programs. This role partners with field teams, vendors, finance, and leadership to identify trends, improve service delivery, optimize spend, and support data-driven decision-making.
Key responsibilities include analyzing capital project performance, monitoring vendor KPIs and SLAs, identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, developing executive dashboards and reporting, managing program data integrity, and leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experience and asset reliability. The Sr. Operations Business Analyst will leverage strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to transform operational data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, solve complex business problems, and deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, service levels, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates
- Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
- Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors
- Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge.
- Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates
- Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
- Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors
- Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to Store Operations Process Manager or Store Operations Business Manager (or Sr. Managers) No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in business analysis, operations, Fire Protection Systems, Project management, asset management, or related analytical roles.
- Advanced proficiency in one or more of, Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, ServiceChannel or similar analytics and reporting tools.
- Experience in managing vendor performance, service programs, maintenance operations, or capital projects.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Experience leading high performing teams
- Consulting management and/or project management.
- Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
- Problem solving
- Strong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge
Position Purpose:
The Senior Operations Business Analyst – Capital Fire Protection is responsible for driving operational performance, financial analysis, vendor accountability, and strategic initiatives across The Home Depot's Fire Pump and Sprinkler systems capital programs. This role partners with field teams, vendors, finance, and leadership to identify trends, improve service delivery, optimize spend, and support data-driven decision-making.
Key responsibilities include analyzing capital project performance, monitoring vendor KPIs and SLAs, identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, developing executive dashboards and reporting, managing program data integrity, and leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experience and asset reliability. The Sr. Operations Business Analyst will leverage strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to transform operational data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to influence stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, solve complex business problems, and deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, service levels, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates
- Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
- Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors
- Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge.
- Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates
- Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
- Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors
- Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to Store Operations Process Manager or Store Operations Business Manager (or Sr. Managers) No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in business analysis, operations, Fire Protection Systems, Project management, asset management, or related analytical roles.
- Advanced proficiency in one or more of, Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, ServiceChannel or similar analytics and reporting tools.
- Experience in managing vendor performance, service programs, maintenance operations, or capital projects.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Experience leading high performing teams
- Consulting management and/or project management.
- Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
- Problem solving
- Strong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fire protection engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia or eligibility for Georgia licensure by endorsement
- Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field
- Experience with NFPA codes, IBC, and Georgia State Fire Marshal regulations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or fire hydraulic modeling software such as HydraCAD
- Familiarity with AHJ plan review and inspection processes in Georgia jurisdictions
- NICET Fire Protection Engineering Technology certification preferred for senior roles
Fire Protection Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a fire protection engineer in Georgia?
To work as a licensed fire protection engineer in Georgia, you must earn a Professional Engineer license through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path starts with a qualifying engineering degree, followed by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, supervised work experience, and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many Georgia employers also value NICET certification and familiarity with the Georgia State Fire Marshal's plan review requirements.
How much do fire protection engineers make in Georgia?
Fire protection engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $105,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,000 for the lowest 10% to over $163,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire fire protection engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring fire protection engineers in Georgia right now include EMCOR, Telgian Corporation, and Bowman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of data centers, healthcare campuses, and large-scale commercial construction projects keeps demand from engineering consultancies, general contractors, and owner-operators consistently active.
Which Georgia cities have the most fire protection engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Norcross, and Appling have the most fire protection engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates hiring due to its dense commercial construction pipeline, major healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters, while Savannah's port-driven industrial growth and Augusta's federal and healthcare sector anchor demand in those markets.
Are there remote fire protection engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're limited. Fire protection engineering involves field inspections, site surveys, and coordination with local authorities having jurisdiction, which keeps most roles at least partially on-site. About 57% of fire protection engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The tasks most compatible with remote work are hydraulic calculations, specification writing, and code compliance review.
How can I get hired as a fire protection engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a designer or engineering associate role at a fire protection consultancy or mechanical-electrical-plumbing engineering firm in Georgia, where you support licensed engineers on sprinkler, suppression, and life safety projects. Large Atlanta-based firms and hospital systems like Emory Healthcare sometimes hire new graduates for CAD drafting or field coordination roles that build toward full engineering status. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and pursuing NICET Level I certification in sprinkler systems gives candidates a measurable edge over those without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to fire protection engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across consultancies, contractors, and owner-operators. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to each employer through the listings.
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